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27 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 36MINS

Vegan Spicy McNuggets

These delicious Vegan McDonald's Spicy Nuggets can be made in just 30 minutes. They are made with tofu and a spicy coating. The vegan nuggets are served with McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce which is made with hot sauce, jam, and spices to mimic this spicy and sweet flavourful sauce. This vegan McDonald's sauce could be used to dip vegan nuggets, fries, and burgers since it's so delicious!
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The Edgy Veg
Hi I'm Candice, the face of The Edgy Veg and I'm on a journey to revolutionize the food we define as “vegan”.
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These delicious Vegan McDonald's Spicy Nuggets can be made in just 30 minutes. They are made with tofu and a spicy coating. The vegan nuggets are served with McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce which is made with hot sauce, jam, and spices to mimic this spicy and sweet flavourful sauce. This vegan McDonald's sauce could be used to dip vegan nuggets, fries, and burgers since it's so delicious!
36MINS
Total Time
$1.75
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Vegan Spicy Nuggets
Extra Firm Tofu
2 blocks
Extra Firm Tofu
pressed and torn into bite-sized nuggets
or Firm Tofu
Vegetable Broth
2 cups
Vegetable Broth
Tempura Mix
1/3 cup
Tempura Mix
egg-free
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
McCormick® Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
1 tsp
Onion Powder
Soy Milk Powder
1 Tbsp
Soy Milk Powder
optional
Sea Salt
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
1 Tbsp
Paprika
for color
Ground Turmeric
1/2 tsp
Ground Turmeric
for color
Powdered Egg Replacer
2 Tbsp
Powdered Egg Replacer
2 eggs worth of egg replacer
Unsweetened Soy Milk
1/2 cup
Unsweetened Soy Milk
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
1/3 cup
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
Oil
as needed
Oil
for frying
McDonald's Mighty Hot Sauce
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
1/2 cup
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Paprika
1/4 tsp
Garlic Powder
1 pinch
McCormick® Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
1 pinch
Onion Powder
Dry Mustard
1 pinch
Dry Mustard
Apricot Jam
3 Tbsp
Apricot Jam
up to 4 Tbsp for 6 servings
or any Stone Fruit Jam
Water
1 Tbsp
Water
plus extra as needed
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
164
Fat
1.1 g
Protein
5.0 g
Carbs
33.0 g
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Hi I'm Candice, the face of The Edgy Veg and I'm on a journey to revolutionize the food we define as “vegan”.
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Author's Notes

If you can't find tempura flour, use equal parts all-purpose flour and corn starch, and then 1 tsp baking powder.

In place of apricot jam, you can use any pear, orange, apple, or other stone fruit jam.

Don't use soft or medium tofu because it's going to fall apart.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Tear Extra Firm Tofu (2 blocks) into chunks and place them in a bowl. Add Vegetable Broth (2 cups) and coat each piece of tofu completely. Let it sit for about 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
step 2
In a deep fryer or a large pot heat Oil (as needed) to 350-375 degrees F (180-190 degrees C).
step 3
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Appetizers
Dairy-Free
American
Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Game Day
Quick & Easy
Tofu & Tempeh
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